Alley Vipers are Cobra's most elite urban combat unit. Specially trained in Close Quarters Combat (CQC) and Close Quarters Battle (CQB), Alley Vipers excel at operation in any urban environment.
Rising up from the ranks of Shock Troopers, Alley Vipers must be able to endure physical punishment unlike any other Cobra specialists, including performing their duties during tear gas attacks without a gas mask. All Alley Vipers have a specialty based on their aptitude in training. The Troopers act as the backbone, making up the majority of the alley Viper Corps. Snipers are used for Overwatch, usually taking position inside or on top of the tallest buildings or structures in the target area. Shotgunners and Grenadiers are nicknamed "The Key Holders" as they have "The Keys To The City," Their shotguns and grenade launchers can open any door. Finally, Drivers are specially trained to bring Alley Vipers into an area and then extract them from the hot zone.
Their strenuous training worked to their advantage during the initial outbreaks. They were able to hold blocks and neighborhoods under Cobra control with ease. When the orders came to evac those locations, they melded into the urban hellscape, disappearing until Cobra Commander called them back to Active Duty.
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Sniper
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Shotgunner
Grenadier
Driver